1. Walter Louis Ambrose was an American football guard who played one game in the National Football League for the Portsmouth Spartans.
12 Facts About Walt Ambrose
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Walt Ambrose attended Portage High School, where he played as a fullback from 1921 until his graduation in 1924.
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Walt Ambrose was a "star" player in basketball and baseball.
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In 1925, Walt Ambrose enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, and was considered the best fullback prospect on the team, but "circumstances prevented" him from playing there.
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Walt Ambrose instead joined Carroll University in fall of 1926, where he transitioned to the tackle position.
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Walt Ambrose played for their freshman football team in his first year, and one year later became the starting tackle on the varsity squad.
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In 1930, Walt Ambrose was signed to play professional football in the National Football League by the Portsmouth Spartans.
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Walt Ambrose had a very limited role with the team, and only appeared in one game as a substitute.
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Later in the season, Walt Ambrose played for the Fort Atkinson Pros.
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Walt Ambrose was later employed as a conductor in the Milwaukee Road for over 25 years.
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Walt Ambrose was married to Vera Wetzel of North Freedom in 1948.
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Walt Ambrose died in Portage, Wisconsin, at the age of 62 in 1968.